China high-speed railway showcase in Malaysia

The China High-Speed Railway (HSR) Showcase, organized by China Railway Group, kicked off here on Friday to demonstrate the development and accomplishment of China’s HSR.

During his speech at the opening ceremony, He Huawu, chief engineer of China Railway Corporation, said China Railway is willing to share the fruit of the HSR construction with Malaysia and other countries.

He said “With its mature technology and abundant experiences, China Railway is willing to share the fruit of the HSR construction with Malaysia and other countries to promote the global HSR development.”

The minister said “The importance of connectivity as a growth driver cannot be underestimated. That is why transport is one of the key sectors for Malaysia-China cooperation, with railway a core focus. Today’s showcase organized by China Railway is significant as it will allow us to learn more about the operation, construction, manufacturing and maintenance of HSR.”

The Chinese government has been paying high attention to the development of HSR. By the end of 2015, there will be over 19,000 km of HSR in operation in China, representing more than 60 percent of the world’s total HSR distance.